What is the admission process at Bastar University for UG courses?

UG admission at Bastar University (Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya) is merit-based. Candidates apply online at smkvb.ucanapply.com and are ranked by Class 12 marks. Seats are allotted through phase-wise merit lists. No separate entrance exam is needed for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, or BBA.

What is the application fee at Bastar University 2026?

The application fee is INR 500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay INR 300. Payment is made online on the official admission portal.

Does Bastar University accept CUET for admission?

Bastar University accepts CUET UG and CUET PG scores for select programmes. However, most UG and PG admissions are done through merit based on qualifying exam marks. Confirm through the official notification at smkvbastar.ac.in for the specific programme.

When is the MBA entrance exam at Bastar University in 2026?

The Bastar University MBA entrance examination for 2026-27 is scheduled for July 11, 2026. The application window was June 15 to June 30, 2026 at smkvb1.ucanapply.com.

What is the eligibility for MBA at Bastar University?

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks. A valid SMKV MBA entrance examination score is required. SC/ST candidates may be eligible at a lower percentage as per reservation norms.

What is the tribal reservation percentage at Bastar University?

Bastar University reserves 32% of seats for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 13% for SC, 14% for OBC, and 10% for EWS. PwBD candidates get 5% horizontal reservation across all categories. The high ST reservation reflects Bastars predominantly tribal population.

Is there a management quota at Bastar University?

No. Bastar University is a Chhattisgarh state government university. All seats are filled through merit-based admission and entrance exams. There is no management quota or NRI quota.

What PG programmes are available at Bastar University?

Bastar University offers MA in 10 subjects, M.Sc in 9 science disciplines, M.Com, MBA, MCA, MSW, LLM, M.Ed, PGDCA, and a PG Diploma in Journalism. Admission to MA, M.Sc, and M.Com is merit-based; MBA and MCA require an entrance exam.

What scholarships are available for tribal students at Bastar University?

ST students are eligible for the Chhattisgarh Post-Matric Scholarship, which covers full tuition and a maintenance allowance for family income up to INR 2.5 lakh per year. Applications go through the state scholarship portal at postmatric-scholarship.cg.nic.in. Central NSP schemes are also available.

How many affiliated colleges does Bastar University have?

Bastar University has 30 affiliated colleges spread across the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. These colleges follow the universitys admission rules and eligibility norms for their respective UG and PG programmes.